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Walgenback Family History

Walgenback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wagenbach, Kallenbach, Kaltenbach, Langenbach, Hallenbeck, Allenbach

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Where is the Walgenback family from?

You can see how Walgenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walgenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Walgenback families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Walgenback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walgenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walgenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Walgenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walgenback. 100% of Walgenback men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Walgenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Walgenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgenback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Walgenback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Walgenback. For the veterans among your Walgenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walgenback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Walgenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Walgenback in 1965 was 89, and 79 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walgenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walgenback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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